• Holiday Season

    Celebrate the holiday season in the Lake George Region! Take advantage of all the family-friendly special happenings including holiday events, holiday activities & attractions, holiday shopping, and holiday dining… from Thanksgiving – to Christmas – to New Years. Happy Holidays!

     

    Special Holiday Events

    Tis the season for Holiday Events! A few of the popular festivities have been featured below -  including tree lighting ceremonies, holiday music, visit with Santa, caroling, kids activities, and much more!

    For a more detailed list or additional special holiday happenings, you can also visit the following pages:  Events Calendar, Antique & Art Events, Ongoing Events and Exhibits.

     

    • The Polar Express Train Ride

    Nov. 18-20, Nov. 22-23, Nov. 25-27, Dec. 2-23, Dec. 27-28, 2011
    - Read the Polar Express story while riding on a magical train to meet Santa
    Saratoga & North Creek Railway at the Saratoga Springs station
    www.sncrr.com

     

    • North Country Festival of Trees

    Nov. 25-27, 2011
    - Winter wonderland with decorated trees, holiday shop with handmade items, breakfast with Santa, Sugar Plum Ball, & more!
    11AM-6PM (Fri. & Sat.), and 11AM-4PM (Sun.)
    A Prospect Child and Family Center benefit at the Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls
    www.prospectcenter.com

     

    •  The Shirt Factory Open House

    Nov. 25-27, 2011
    - Find original art & handmade items by local artists & artisans
    10AM-5PM
    The Shirt Factory in Glens Falls
    www.shirtfactorygf.com

     

    • Light Up The Village

    Nov. 26, 2011
    - Tree lighting ceremony, holiday music, visit with Santa (5-7PM)
    - Merchant sales, & dining specials all day
    Shepard Park/ Lake George Firehouse/ Lake George Village

     

    • Glenwood Manor Antiques Center’s Holiday Open House

    Nov. 26-27, 2011
    -  A fun and fabulous antiques & vintage holiday open house with sales & refreshments
    10AM-5PM (Sat.) and 12-5PM (Sun.)
    Glenwood Manor Antiques Center, Corner of Quaker Rad. & Glenwood Ave. in Queensbury
    (518) 798-4747

     

    • Hometown Holidays Celebration  Tree Lighting Ceremony

    Nov. 25 – Dec. 3, 2011
    - Holiday music, activities & tree lighting ceremony
    Downtown Glens Falls
    visit.cityofglensfalls.com

     

    • Christmas in North Creek

    Dec. 2-3, 2011
    - Community Tree Lighting Ceremony, caroling, breakfast with Santa, holiday parade, and other holiday celebrations!
    North Creek/ Gore Mountain Region
    www.gorechamber.com

     

    • Holiday on the Hudson

    Dec. 2-4, 2011
    - Tree lighting, live nativity, wagon rides, visit with Santa, holiday stories, music, goodies, and more!
    Main Street in Lake Luzerne
    www.hadleybusinessassociation.net

     

    • Holiday in Hague

    Dec. 3, 2011
    - Holiday parade, tree lighting ceremony, Christmas tree decorating contest, shopping, photos with Santa, crafts & more!
    Town of Hague
    www.visithague.com

     

    • Christmas in Warrensburg

    Dec. 3-4, 2011
    - Tree lighting ceremony, music, kids activities, caroling, bazaars, and more
    Downtown Warrensburg
    www.warrensburgchamber.com

     

    • Christmas in Bolton Landing

    Dec. 4, 2011
    - Lighting of new tree, hay rides, gifts for kids, caroling, and more (2-4PM).
    Rogers’ Memorial Park in Bolton Landing
    www.boltonchamber.com

     

    • Holiday Party & Auction Benefit for Women & Families in Need

    Dec. 15, 2011
    - Help women and children in the Lake George Region community by attending & donating to this annual holiday party & auction. Bid on great holiday gifts & spectacular gift certificates… all while helping those in need! All proceeds from auction & donations are used to help women & their families with food, fuel, clothes & other various expenses.
    Auction at Mario’s Restaurant in Lake George
    Lake George Region Women for W.I.N.

     

    • New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise

    Dec. 31, 2011
    - Take a cruise on Lake George & enjoy a spectacular display of fireworks.
    Sails 10PM-12:30AM. Board at 9:15PM
    Lake George Steamboat Co. in Lake George Village
    www.lakegeorgesteamboat.com

     

    • New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch Cruise

    Jan. 1, 2012
    - Take a cruise on Lake George & enjoy a spectacular brunch.
    Sails 12Noon- 2:15PM
    Lake George Steamboat Co. in Lake George Village
    www.lakegeorgesteamboat.com

     

    • New Year’s Day Frostbite Cruise

    Jan. 1, 2012
    - Take a cruise on Lake George & enjoy an assorted menu, entertainment, and admission to King Neptune’s Pub.
    Sails at Noon an 2:30PM
    Shoreline Cruises in Lake George Village
    www.lakegeorgeshoreline.com

     

     

    Holiday Activities & Attractions

    You will fully enjoy the Holidays & Winter season in the Adirondack Region when partaking in these fun-filled activities & attractions. Find a variety of things to do – from caroling, sleigh riding, meeting Santa, shopping, & holiday musical concerts  – to hockey games, boat cruises, fishing & horseback riding.

     

    Partake in these activities with the whole family…

    • Antiquing - great for holiday gifts!

    • Boat Cruising (on New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day)

    • Caroling, Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremonies

    • Dining – also see below

    • Fishing & Ice Fishing

    • Hockey Games

    • Holiday Performances, Concerts & Shows

    • Holiday Festivals & Ceremonies

    • Horseback Riding & Winter Horseback Riding

    • Ice Skating

    • Museums

    • Roller Skating

    • Shopping – also see below

    • Skiing

    • Snowmobiling

    • Snowshoeing

    • Train Riding

    • Tube Sliding

    • Meeting Santa & his friends

    • Winter Sleigh Rides

     

    Visit the following attractions for great holiday & winter fun…

    •  Adventure Racing

    • Bennett’s Riding Stable

    • Circle B Ranch

    • Chapman Museum

    • Fun Spot

    • Gore Mountain

    • Lake George Steamboat

    • Natural Stone Bridge & Caves

    • RockSport Indoor Climbing Facility

    • Santa’s Workshop/ North Pole

    • Tubby Tubes Slide Park

     

     

    Holiday Shopping

    If you are looking to do some holiday shopping this season, you will be pleasantly surprised as to the variety of unique items the Lake George & Adirondack Regions have to offer. Find the perfect gifts from local businesses, as well as from holiday bazaars, special seasonal holiday shops, and craft shows that sell fine handmade items made by local artists & regional artisans.

     

    • Shopping Guide - To find the perfect gift, search the Lake George Guide’s Shopping Guide. Here, you can search out local shops & stores by clicking on your preferred shopping categories. Check it out!

    • Holiday Shops, Craft Shows, Bazaars – For more holiday shopping, don’t forget about those special hidden holiday treasures! Regional craft shows, church bazaars, art centers’ holiday open houses & other festive holiday events can yield the most perfect gift. Here, you will find a variety of hand-made & unique items. You can find more information on these holiday shops, craft shows, & bazaars on the Antique & Art Events page.

    • Lake George Region Shops & Online Stores – these local businesses are open during the holiday & winter season:

     

    Hand Painted Christmas Ornament Creations by Cyndie

    Local artist, Cyndie, creates the most perfectly unique & one-of-a-kind Christmas gift… custom hand painted Christmas ornaments! Have a picture of your house, pet, favorite vacation spot, baby’s 1st Christmas, or snow family with your personal message… delicately hand painted on a ornament ball and presented in a holiday gift box with ribbon & gift card. Click here for more information.

     

     

    Holiday Dining

    Looking to dine together with friends & family during the holiday season, searching for a great establishment to have a holiday party, or trying to find a quick bite eatery while holiday shopping? Enjoy these Lake George Region restaurants & dining options open all year round! Don’t forget… dining gift certificates make great holiday gifts!

     

    • Aviation Mall Food Court (Arby’s, Auntie Anne’s, Flaming Wok, Little Italy Pizza, Subway, Friendly’s & Ninety-Nine)

    • Bistro LeRoux

    • Blue Moose Tavern & Restaurant

    • Chinatown Restaurant & Lounge

    • Ciro’s Restaurant

    • The Docksider Restaurant & Bar

    • Dunham’s Bay Resort’s – The View Restaurant

    • East Cove Restaurant

    • Frank’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

    • Friends Lake Inn

    • Georgian Resort’s Giovanna’s on the Lake

    • Inn at Erlowest

    • Log Jam Restaurant

    • Mama Riso’s

    • Mario’s Restaurant

    • Massie’s Restaurant

    • Pizza Jerks

    • The Silo

    • Sweet Basil

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